Blackstar HT-5R MkIII 5w Valve Combo Overview
Blackstar HT-5R MkIII 5W Valve Combo
The Blackstar HT-5R MkIII is a versatile, compact 5-watt valve combo amplifier in the acclaimed HT series, designed to offer classic valve tones in a portable and user-friendly format. Perfect for both practice and performance, the HT-5R MkIII retains the classic features of the HT MkII series while introducing new, cutting-edge technology like CabRig and power reduction for greater flexibility.
Key Features
1. Classic Valve Tone
- 5W All-Valve Circuitry: Offers a rich, dynamic tone with the warmth and character of tube amplification, perfect for home practice, studio work, and smaller gigs.
2. Clean and Overdrive Channels
- Clean Channel: Provides pristine, clear tones with a Voice Switch offering American Clean or British Clean tones to suit different playing styles.
- Overdrive Channel: Features a Voice Switch with Classic Overdrive for vintage, crunchy tones and Modern Overdrive for tight, high-gain sounds, making it perfect for a wide range of genres.
3. Infinite Shape Feature (ISF)
- Unique ISF Control: Allows players to sculpt their tone from a traditional American sound to a classic British tone and anything in between. This unique feature gives you complete tonal control.
4. CabRig DSP Speaker Simulation
- CabRig Technology: The built-in IR-based speaker simulation allows for professional-quality direct tones, ideal for recording or live performances. Choose from hundreds of cabinet, mic, and room settings, and save up to 3 presets directly to the amp.
5. Power Reduction
- Power Reduction Circuit: A switchable power reduction option reduces the output to 10% of the amp’s rated power (0.5W), allowing for classic valve tone at lower volumes, making it ideal for bedroom practice or recording.
6. Footswitch Compatibility
- Footswitchable Channels and Voices: The HT-5R MkIII is compatible with the FS-22 or FS-16 2-way footswitches, allowing for easy switching between channels and voices during live performances. This provides quick access to a broad range of tones.
Specifications
- Power Output: 5 Watts (All Valve)
- Channels: 2 (Clean, Overdrive)
- Infinite Shape Feature (ISF): Yes
- CabRig DSP Speaker Simulation: Yes (Store up to 3 presets)
- Footswitch Compatibility: FS-22/FS-16 2-way footswitch
- Power Reduction: Yes (down to 0.5W)
- Speakers: 1 x 12" Blackstar speaker
- Impedance: 16 Ohms
- Inputs: 1 x Input (High, Low)
- Outputs: 1 x Speaker Out (16 Ohm)